reluctant

/rɪˈlʌktənt/

Syllables re·luc·tant

Stress re-LUC-tant

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short i

luc

/lʌk/

short u

tant

/tənt/

schwa

Meaning

unwilling or hesitant to do something

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/ (return) + luc=/lʌk/ (luck) + tant=/tənt/ (important)

Example

She was reluctant to share her opinion.